Your new company

You will be working for a forward-thinking organisation within the higher education sector.

Your new role

We are seeking a Lead SITS Developer to provide technical development and configuration of the student information systems, currently based on Tribal SITS and Maytas. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, estimating, and executing systems development work to time, budget, and quality targets.

• Lead systems analysis/development activities.
• Management of software life cycle development environments.
• Software configuration and upgrades.
• Application user support.
• Management of technical team(s)

• Lead systems analysis/development activities
• Plan and drive student systems development projects in support of our corporate strategy and IT objectives and plans.
• Select, adopt and adapt appropriate system development methods, tools, and techniques.
• Facilitate availability and optimum utilisation of resources.
• Manage technical progress of development projects and report on progression.
• Contribute to the product roadmaps, used to communicate future development activity.

• You will line manage three experienced Student Systems Analysts/Developers and be expected to take the role of Technical Lead in university strategic projects.
• Manage the System Maintenance Backlog
• Good knowledge of API technology and be able to design/developer interfaces between cloud and on-premise systems.
• Have server side understanding and knowledge (not deep infrastructure knowledge)
• JavaScript, BootStrap, PowerShell, Java, SQL, HTML5, MD Dynamics and SITS SRL knowledge
• Be familiar with upgrades and monthly updates for on-premise SITS:Vision system and will be the Lead on SITS:Vision annual double version upgrade
• Have deep knowledge and experience of best practice development of SITS:Vision system

What you'll get in return

A fantastic opportunity to take on an important and valued role within a well-structured, valuable team. You will also earn a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000pa + benefits whilst allowed to work remotely.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.